The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 13 of 30 complaints (43%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 55 in 2024 to 30 in 2025.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 30
- Recall campaigns
- 0
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,300
- Combined MPG
- 27
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | vs. 2025 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,400 | 2,600 | |
| Combined MPG | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 24 / 32 | 24 / 32 | 24 / 32 | 23 / 31 | 21 / 29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 330 | 330 | 330 | 335 | 367 | |
| Complaints filed | 49 | 55 | 30 | 5 | 0 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Jeep Compass have?
No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.
What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Jeep Compass?
Electrical: 13 of 30 NHTSA complaints (43%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Jeep Compass get?
EPA rates it 27 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2025 Jeep Compass?
EPA estimates $2,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
Similar Vehicles
EPA-Rated Configurations (1)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 8-spd | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | $2,300 | 330 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls
No recalls have been issued for this model-year.